Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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